Frozen Shelled Edamame from China
Frozen shelled edamame consists of young soybeans harvested at the pod stage, shelled, blanched, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. It falls under HTS 0710.29.40.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, other than peas or beans, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. These immature soybeans are classified as leguminous vegetables in frozen form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin documentation as edamame often originates from Asia; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no pests
• Label products clearly with 'frozen shelled soybeans (edamame)' to avoid misclassification as mature soybeans under oilseeds
• Check for blanching process details in production records, as overcooking could shift to cooked vegetable categories